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croninc -> Painting Rims??? (3/11/2008 8:01:07 PM)

I was looking at these silver rims and I really like the shape of them but I dont want silver rims. There is a really good deal on them and I was wondering if it was hard to paint the rims yourself. I was looking for more of a flat black look all around the rim because I just love that look. Anyone with some experiance with this would be nice or some general does and dont's. Thanks!!!

  
croninc -> RE: Painting Rims??? (3/11/2008 8:29:02 PM)

bump

jpnolan -> RE: Painting Rims??? (3/11/2008 8:52:17 PM)

 a lot of people on here have painted their rims or other parts it can be done use the search at the top and youll find something

croninc -> RE: Painting Rims??? (3/11/2008 8:55:56 PM)

thanks bro, still new to this site so i didnt know about the search button

civicexracer -> RE: Painting Rims??? (3/11/2008 9:02:02 PM)

MXS did a great write up on painting. painted my old wheels with it and came out great. its all in the prep work, painting is very easy..

http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_141981/tm.htm

croninc -> RE: Painting Rims??? (3/11/2008 9:16:43 PM)

ok ya i read up on some other forums, the big discussion seems to be whether or not to use the primer. I plan on painting these the day i buy them. This will just make it easier to paint and dont have to worry about the tire. anyways i was wondering if i should get the primer? and would i still have to sand the rims down if they are brand new??? thanks

civicexracer -> RE: Painting Rims??? (3/11/2008 9:35:44 PM)

if u dont sand and primer, the new paint will flake off real quickly and real easily. it takes a good amount of time, but it'll last longer and look better.

croninc -> RE: Painting Rims??? (3/11/2008 10:39:18 PM)

i would just be scared to sand them down because i think i would scratch them and it wouldnt be smooth

Blue Canon -> RE: Painting Rims??? (3/26/2008 6:18:48 AM)

Just use a 600 or 800 grit wet/dry automotive sandpaper you just want to rough up the surface a bit (microscopicly) in order for the primer to have something to grab onto. Take the time, read the tutorial in the DIY section on this forum. Should have no problems, and you should end up with a good paint job.

  

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